Joseph A. Vozella Jr.

RYE — Joseph A. Vozella Jr., 79, died on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family and the caring staff of the Inn at Deerfield.

RYE — Joseph A. Vozella Jr., 79, died on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family and the caring staff of the Inn at Deerfield.

Born in Portsmouth on April 2, 1931, he was a lifelong resident of the Seacoast and had lived in Rye for over 53 years. He was a graduate of Portsmouth High School, Class of 1949, followed by a three-year enlistment with the U.S. Coast Guard.

He was predeceased by his siblings John Vozella, Phyllis Fullam, and Betty Cady.

WE REMEMBER: He was employed by Simplex Wire and Cable Company, followed by a long career with the United States Postal Service.

Joe was a very social and civic-minded man. He was a commissioner of the Rye Water Department, a lifelong Democrat, president of NARFE, a founding member of Saint James Church, a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, a member of the Catholic Men's Club and an usher at the various Catholic churches he attended.

SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held from 3 to 5 p.m on Wednesday at the Farrell Funeral Home 684 State St., Portsmouth. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Church 98 Summer St., Portsmouth. The family wishes to acknowledge the loving care and support provided by the staff at The Inn at Deerfield Assisted Living Facility. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Inn at Deerfield, 34 Ridge Road, PO Box 87, Deerfield, NH 03037

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